Bloggiesta Ole! – let the blog improvements begin!

(Badge links to the beginning post for the blog improvement extravaganza at Maw Books Blog. A big thanks to Maw!)

The third event of its kind, and my second time joining in the festivities, it is where a bunch of bloggers will set goals, enter mini challenges, win prizes, and connect with one another via posts, RSS feed, twitter and more. All the while improving their blogs. With a a variety of very experienced and knowledgeable bloggers hosting mini challenges and contests, you can still check them out even if you do not participate. My motto is that lurking and linking works.

My involvement will for today only, since I do need to unplug a bit each week. The last Bloggiesta I came to some dark realizations (example – I had a ton of links leading nowhere, which I still have not fixed) about my blog and tried to do more that I could possibly complete. This time a bit wiser, I am going to use the KISS strategy – keep it simple SHELLIE! and set just a few “easier” goals for the day and perhaps more for the next six months as I become more aware of the things we bloggers can do to improve our blogs.

And to remind myself of my true nature, here is my little personal avatar for the challenge (that's me snail shell Shellie - without the tequila):

My Simple Goals (I am still kidding myself *twisted smile*):

Create a Blog roll invitation post. (started)

Credit new header to the artist.

Update review policy.

Examine categories and update as needed.

Update reading challenge posts.

Back it up!

3.5 down 2.5 to go!

Beyond Bloggiesta Goals and Mini Challenge Participation (to be added as the day progresses):

There is still time to join in, link, think, and do. I will be updating this post as the event progresses so no Bloggiesta spam this weekend. I will also attempt to do an ending post for the event on Monday.

For new visitors – Hello and welcome! We respond to all comments here at Layers of Thought – all suggestions and encouragements are greatly appreciated!

Loved that you linked to the ten bloggers. You had a great day Shellie and keeping it simple is always good. I still have things from my first bloggiesta I still haven't gotten done and well . . . hosting duties prevent me from working on my own blog but I love seeing everybody else improve their own!

Wow, seeing everyone knocking out there lists makes me feel behind, lol. I have been to busy visiting blogs and reading them. I think yours will be the last stop for a few hours so I can get some work done:) Good luck this weekend!http://tilwereadagain.blogspot.com/2010/06/bloggiesta-starting-line.htmlBobbie

I am doing the Community Challenge right now. I really like your header, it just jumps out and captured my attention. You have done a great job on your blog so far. Keep up the good work and I hope you have great bloggiesta!